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A Birthday and a Bug

Monday October 3, 2011Millpoint ParkPeoria, Illinois

First thing I did today was to call my father to wish him

HAPPY 91 ST BIRTHDAY.

He sounded great!Unfortunately he can’t see toread this but I know he’d love it if he could. And anyone who reaches 91 in such great healthshould get a shout out!His health is excellent other than the macular degeneration which has sadly impacted his quality of lifeto a very great extent. But He has no high blood pressure, no high cholesterol and is in great shape. Last year on this date we were with him in Largo Florida having a Happy Birthday Party.Here it is if you want to see what you have to look forward to at 90.See 2010 Birthday Blog

That was definitely the best thing that happened this morning.Within an hour I had somesort of intestinal bug and a fever which reached102 degrees.

But because I didn’t have to drive ANDbecause we have a motor home,we went on down the roadwhile I lay on the sofa with a blanketand a thermometerhelping with directions.

I did manage to get up for the momentouscrossing the Mississippi going East.First time in over 6 months we’ve been east ofthe Mississippi.

and our welcome into our 2nd of three I states in a row.The sign is all you get “from the people of Illinois”.We were hoping for a welcome center so wecould pick up a state map.But not on I 74 at least.

We managed 175 miles from Iowa Cityto Peoria Illinois where we pulled intoMillpoint Park on the Illinois River.

It’s about 8 miles off of I 74.Not too far but far enough to feel remote. I’m anticipating Very quiet. Lots of natural “night sounds”.

They have someone meet you at the gate andguide you to your site.In our case a great pull through.

This has been a family owned campground for 27 years.It’s just what I love. No frills, big trees,close water, full hook ups, Passport Americafor however long you want to stay. None of this Monday through Thursday stuff.$13 a night for 30 amps or 50 amps.

The Illinois River definitely floods and thosefloods they told us have been on the increasein the past 5 or so years, The campground isright on the water so it floods too and theyhave done serious battle with damage butthey are winning the war.This is oneof the most welcoming and accommodatingparks we have been in.

ANDcheck out this site.

The river is just beyond the tree line.

Home sweet Home.Pretty sure I’ll have a swift recovery here.

Although mine isn’t the same virus based onmy symptoms and remembering David’s, I’m hoping it is just a 24 hour bug too.

I just got caught up having been offline for a couple of days. SO sorry that you were sick, Sherry, and hope that you're fully recovered by now. I'm also sorry about the mechanical troubles I guess it's like house maintenance. There's no end to it.

I was fascinated by the fossil pictures and also loved your idea of a lazy fall day -- drifting on a lake. Sounds like heaven! Speaking of which, it's heavenly weather here and I hope to be out in it as much as possible this weekend. Take care and have fun! -- Pam

When i go to my post, at the top there is the place to click on for 'new post' and beside that is 'design' which is where the fonts, layout, width of columns & all that 'stuff' is...u can always preview b4 u save it. Some were weird :)